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Laurie Anderson's Fascinating Dive into AI Chatbots: The Lou Reed Project

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Discover how Laurie Anderson created an AI chatbot of Lou Reed and the intriguing exhibition featuring AI works.

In a bold and innovative move, US artist Laurie Anderson ventured into the realm of AI chatbots by creating one modelled after her late husband, legendary musician Lou Reed. This pioneering project, part of her upcoming exhibition 'I'll Be Your Mirror,' showcases Anderson's exploration of language-based AI long before platforms like ChatGPT came into existence. Anderson's friends have expressed mixed feelings towards the AI creation, with some finding the digital version of Reed challenging to interact with.

Known for pushing boundaries in art and technology, Laurie Anderson's foray into AI extends beyond personal projects. Her exhibition will prominently feature several AI-created pieces, reflecting the fusion of creativity and machine intelligence. This blend of human emotion and artificial intelligence promises to captivate audiences and spark conversations on the intersection of technology and art.

Among the AI works set to captivate viewers is the AI chatbot of Lou Reed, a testament to Anderson's innovative approach to integrating technology with personal expression. The exhibition's title, 'I'll Be Your Mirror,' hints at the reflective nature of AI creations, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundaries between reality and virtuality in the digital age. Laurie Anderson's bold experimentation with AI chatbots underscores the evolving landscape of artistry and technology, blurring the lines between the tangible and the digital.

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Anderson's experiments with language-based AI predated ChatGPT โ€“ with one machine modelled on her dead husband that her friends 'just can't stand'

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A number of AI-created works will feature in her exhibition titled I'll Be Your Mirror.

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US artist Laurie Anderson models AI chatbot on late husband: I'm ... (The Irish News)

A number of AI-created works will feature in her exhibition titled I'll Be Your Mirror.

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Laurie Anderson said she has become "addicted" to using an AI text generator to emulate the words of her husband, Lou Reed.

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